Cast of Gulfshore Playhouse ‘Leading Ladies’ elevates farce

Cast of Gulfshore Playhouse ‘Leading Ladies’ elevates farce

In Shakespeare’s time, men would play both the male and female roles.

In Ken Ludwig’s “Leading Ladies,” a pair of Shakespearean actors are once again pretending to be women — but they do so in attempts to swindle a dying woman out of her money by claiming to be her long-lost nieces.

The two men, Leo (Willam Connell) and Jack (Zach Martens) assume the identities of Maxine and Stephanie, respectively.

They’ve been bumming around for 10 years, acting, but are still at rock bottom. If their scene at the local Moose lodge is any indication, we can understand why. The two have a sword fight while quoting a hodge-podge of lines from various Shakespearean plays.

When they learn that a dying woman, Florence (Mary Stout) is looking for her relatives, Max and Steve, in order to leave them her millions but hasn’t seen them since their childhood, they decide, out of desperation, to deceive her. But then, they learn that Max and Steve are actually Maxine and Stephanie.

This place is amazing as is the young lady who started this from scratch. They now are building new headquarters NAPLES Residents are very generous especially some of them for funding theatre

Reviewed December 2017

Gulfshore Playhouse Patron

Leading Ladies

We visited The Gulfshore Playhouse for a matinee performance of Leading Ladies the production was excellent. The actors gave their all and it was very funny and entertaining.

We sat on the centre row i which is towards the back this row provides extra leg room and a good view.

I didn’t know what to wear but the day was quite chilly so I opted for smart dark navy jeans, a cream jumper and scarf my husband wore navy casual trousers and a shirt and v necked jumper. We did not feel out of place and most of the audience were wearing something similar.

If you can go and support this theatre we enjoyed it immensely.

Reviewed December 2017

Gulfshore Playhouse Patron from the UK

Dinner & Play

A great entertainment evening. Dinner on Fifth Avenue South at one of the great restaurants and then a short walk to the playhouse. The plays are always first rate with a cast of locals and some from broad way.

Reviewed November 2017

Gulfshore Playhouse Patron

Best Theater Group in Naples

This theater employs professional actors, hired for the show and not a repertory company. The seasonal offerings are broad from modern works to Shakespeare. The company does not shy away from controversial themes be it the last night of Martin Luther King’s life or the issues associated with an immigrant muslim family. First rate theater – always a good show.

Reviewed September 2017

Gulfshore Playhouse Patron from Naples

Nice venue, good plays

The playhouse is located in the Norris Community Center complex. Centrally located near downtown Naples, easy access to restaurants and night life. Parking available – street with no meters !! as well as parking garages within short walking distance (3 blocks).
The playhouse offers a variety of programs; plays are generally very good. Not a large stage but the venue offers an intimate atmosphere.

Reviewed June 2017

Gulfshore Playhouse Patron from Miami

The players were so superb, and it was drama at its very best.

Reviewed February 2018

Gulfshore Playhouse Patron from Fort Myers

“Lovely Nite out”

Our introduction to the theater was Hounds of the Baskervilles… 3 Actors played all the parts to this lively production. We greatly enjoyed the show and one could tell many there were repeat visitors. Seating, air temperature, restrooms all good. Small room to grab a glass of wine or water or small treat, but very limited places to enjoy them seated before show. Would recommend and return.

Reviewed June 2017

Gulfshore Playhouse Patron

“Nice venue, good plays”

The playhouse is located in the Norris Community Center complex. Centrally located near downtown Naples, easy access to restaurants and night life. Parking available – street with no meters !! as well as parking garages within short walking distance (3 blocks).
The playhouse offers a variety of programs; plays are generally very good. Not a large stage but the venue offers an intimate atmosphere.

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